How To Fix EU342 - Value assignment is only possible for variable dynpro names

EU342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Value assignment is only possible for variable dynpro names

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EU342 - Details

• The SAP error message EU342 ("Value assignment is only possible for variable dynpro names") typically occurs in the context of screen programming (dynpro) in ABAP when there is an attempt to assign a value to a field that is not defined as a variable dynpro name. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using screen fields in a module pool program.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Name: The field name you are trying to assign a value to is not defined as a dynpro field in the screen.
  Static Field Reference: You might be trying to assign a value to a field that is not dynamically defined or is not part of the screen's context.
  Typographical Errors: There could be a typo in the field name, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid dynpro field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Ensure that the field you are trying to assign a value to is defined